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26 Jul, 2026
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Garth Rattray | How now, sea cow – Part Two
I vividly recall being aware of the elusive manatee when I was a child. Incredibly, ancient sailors used to mistake the manatees for mythical mermaids. Several indigenous people of West Africa, the…
26 Jul, 2026
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Eric Falt | Lucy in the sky - The hidden bias in airport names
As the summer travel season kicks in, airports across the world once again become spaces of intense movement and connection. They are among the most universal public infrastructures of modern life.…
26 Jul, 2026
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Denise Eldemire-Shearer | Digital transformation and older persons
Digital transformation is the future and game-changer for how business is done. It is key for successful modern organisations but, while there are advantages, the possible challenge of digitising…
26 Jul, 2026
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She saved US$80,000 for her daughter’s future. THEN IT WAS GONE
Mary Jane’s* 12-year-old daughter has Down’s syndrome, is autistic and cognitively delayed, and will require medical care for the rest of her life. Determined to provide for her daughter’s future, the…
26 Jul, 2026
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‘A whole new world’ - Seniors unlock the power of AI as Excelsior Community College helps them bridge the digital divide
Forget the stereotype that artificial intelligence is only for the young. Inside a classroom at Excelsior Community College last week, nearly 20 retirees were creating posters, restoring decades-old…
26 Jul, 2026
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What living in one of the world’s hottest towns feels like
BANDA, India (AP): Heat at all hours, even in the middle of the night. Long stretches without electricity, meaning some homes can’t even use basic fans. And a constant search for relief, like being…
26 Jul, 2026
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Hotel pipeline tops US$4.2b, but brand name projects face delays
Jamaica has facilitated more than US$4.2 billion in hotel investments through JAMPRO, but roughly 10 per cent of the pipeline remains delayed, including a Marriott-branded property in Trelawny. These…
26 Jul, 2026
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Telematics: How smart vehicle data can slash crashes, save lives, and insurance costs
The crash occurred around 7:45 a.m. on the North Coast Highway at Bogue Gate, Trelawny, when a Toyota Regius Hiace bus travelling toward St. Ann collided head-on with a 2010 Hino Dutro motor truck…
26 Jul, 2026
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Dream Weekend eyes new chapter as festival prepares for Montego Bay debut
After nearly two decades of calling Negril home, Dream Weekend is entering a new phase as Jamaica’s largest summer party festival prepares for its first staging in Montego Bay. For Scott Dunn, group…